Arclin Completes Acquisition of the DuPont™ Aramids Business, Including Iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® Brands
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Arclin (NYSE:DD) completed the acquisition of DuPont's Aramids business, including Kevlar® and Nomex®, for approximately $1.8 billion on April 1, 2026. The deal adds ~1,800 team members and established manufacturing operations in Europe and Asia, expanding Arclin's footprint across aerospace, EVs, electrical infrastructure, and personal protection.
The transaction positions Arclin to invest in manufacturing and R&D to accelerate deployment of aramid technologies into life‑critical applications.
Positive
- $1.8B acquisition expands material science scale
- ~1,800 new employees added globally
- Established manufacturing footprint in Europe and Asia
- Broader end markets: aerospace, EVs, defense
- Adds iconic brands Kevlar® and Nomex®
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News Market Reaction – DD
On Apr 1, the day this news came out, DD closed 0.90% above the previous close.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus for the Apr 1 session.
Key Figures
- Aramids sale price
- $1.8 billion
- Consideration for DuPont’s Aramids business including Kevlar and Nomex
- New team members
- 1,800 employees
- Approximate number of employees joining Arclin with Aramids business
Previous Acquisition Reports
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Agreement to acquire Sinochem RO Memtech to expand FilmTec™ manufacturing in China.
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Agreement to sell DuPont’s aramids business including Kevlar® and Nomex® to Arclin.
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Completion of Donatelle Plastics acquisition to expand medical device capabilities.
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Agreement to acquire Donatelle Plastics to enhance healthcare offerings.
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Key Terms
aramid fiber technology technical
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"Kevlar® and Nomex® are the gold standard in their respective industries, and we are very excited to incorporate the Aramids platform into Arclin's broader material science portfolio. This acquisition strategically strengthens Arclin's operational and geographic footprint," said Mark Glaspey, Arclin's President. "With established manufacturing operations in
With the addition of the Aramids brands, Arclin's portfolio now spans aerospace, electrical infrastructure, electric vehicles, and personal protection and defense. The acquisition further strengthens Arclin's leadership across construction, infrastructure, transportation, and weather and fire protection as demand for advanced protective materials continues to grow. Arclin's proprietary materials and technologies are mission-critical, supporting products that protect people, communities, and essential infrastructure worldwide.
"We're excited to join the Arclin family and continue advancing the renowned performance that customers have relied on from Kevlar® and Nomex® for decades," said Matt Reinhardt, Business Unit President for Aramids. "Our team's deep expertise in aramid fiber technology, combined with Arclin's commitment to investing in innovation and growth, positions us to better serve our customers and accelerate the development of next-generation protective solutions across industries."
"Looking ahead, our mission is to build on the superior strength of the Aramids brands," said Bradley Bolduc, Arclin's Chief Executive Officer. "We're focused on accelerating what these materials can do, putting meaningful investment behind technological innovation and deploying Kevlar® and Nomex® strategically across the world's most performance-critical applications."
Piper Sandler & Company served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to Arclin and TJC. Centerview Partners and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC served as DuPont's financial advisors and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP served as legal counsel.
About Arclin
Arclin is a leading materials science company and manufacturer of polymer technologies, engineered products, and specialized materials for the construction, agriculture, transportation infrastructure, weather & fire protection, pharmaceutical, nutrition, electronics, design, and other industries. Headquartered in
About TJC
TJC, L.P., formerly known as The Jordan Company, has worked for more than 40 years with CEOs, founders and entrepreneurs across a range of industries including Consumer, Diversified Industrials, Healthcare, Industrial Technology, Logistics & Business Services and Digital & Power Infrastructure. With
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader, providing advanced solutions that help transform industries and improve everyday life across our key markets of healthcare, water, construction, and industrial. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.
Arclin Media Contact
Jana Wright
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
inquiries@arclin.com
Kevlar® and Nomex® are registered trademarks of Arclin. DuPont™ is a trademark of affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
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